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Oculus Quest: True, Affordable, Wire-Free VR

Virtual reality has a Goldilocks problem. On one side, you have tethered headsets with all the processing power and position tracking you need to create an immersive virtual experience—but they’re expensive and require awkward cables to physically connect you to a computer or game console.

Uber And Airbnb: How The 'Sharing Economy Is Transforming Travel

These days, when you want to quickly travel from one place to another but lack your own car, there’s a good chance that you opt not to hail a yellow taxicab, but instead to call upon the services of a regular driver through the Uber app on your iPhone.

Windows 10 May 2019 Update: Sandbox And A Better Windows Update Improve Your PC

Microsoft’s latest 19H1 feature update isn’t as aspirational as Windows 10 once was. And that’s OK.

Superpower: Macbook Pro And Air Models Refreshed

As Apple bids farewell to the MacBook for a second time, we take a closer look at its history, explore whether there’s a gap in the market for a 12-inch model, and get hands-on with the new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air notebooks which serve as the MacBook’s successors…

The Coolest Things From Google I/O 2019

May’s Google I/O is an annual event that gives Android developers a sense of what’s next for the company’s mobile operating system and a peek at the new hardware and services Google is rolling out to unlock its OS’s potential.

Is ‘Big Tech' Too Big? A Look At Growing Antitrust Scrutiny

Is Big Tech headed for a big breakup?

Instagram Expands Hiding ‘Likes' To Make You Happier

Instagram is expanding a test to hide how many “likes” people’s posts receive as it tries to combat criticism that such counts hurt mental health and make people feel bad when comparing themselves to others.

Microsoft Issues A Rare Windows XP Patch To Combat A Virulent Wannacry-Like Exploit

Other Windows products also require a critical security update.

LG G8 ThinQ: Gimmicks With A Capital ‘G'

Different isn’t better.

Zagg Slim Book Go Keyboard Case For 9.7-inch iPad: Pressing All The Right Buttons

The best thing I can say about the Zagg Slim Book Go is that it has me seriously thinking about using my 9.7-inch iPad as my primary work machine again.

How Windows And Chrome Quietly Made 2019 The Year Of Linux On The Desktop

Both Windows 10 and Chrome OS are embracing the Linux Kernel and the software that runs on it.

Why Apple Should Follow Google's Lead And ‘Leak' The iPhone 11 Design

Just tell us what we already know.

Oneplus 7 Pro: The Best Value For A Premium Smartphone

With the OnePlus 7 Pro, this smartphone maker continues its trajectory as a swiftly rising flagship killer. Not only is this the fastest Android phone we’ve ever tested, but it’s also loaded with a gorgeous, notchless screen; cool hardware; and smart software features that outpace even those of the Samsung Galaxy S10+.

Intel Is Opening 3 Project Athena Labs For Advanced Laptop Testing

Back in January, Intel announced Project Athena as a way of defining the next generation of advanced laptops. Now the chip company is preparing to open the labs required to test and approve components for use in Project Athena-certified laptops.

Here's Why Lenovo's Thinkpad X1 Foldable Tablet May Have Really Killed The Laptop For Me

It might be the ultimate notebook computer.

How To Stop Blue Light From Disturbing Your Sleep

Here’s the problem: Device screens normally emit blue light that’s fine for daytime use but can disrupt your sleep at night. That’s because blue light stimulates your brain and fools it into thinking it’s daytime, potentially keeping you awake when you use your device before bedtime.

Omen X 2s 15: The World's First Dual-Screen Gaming Laptop

Here’s why you may want a gaming laptop with two screens.

MacOS Catalina: Giant Leap For Mac-Kind

In June, Apple lifted the lid on macOS Catalina, one of the biggest releases for the Mac in years.

iOS Chief Craig Federighi Hints That Someday Siri Won't Take Over Your Whole Screen—But Not For A While

Apple VP Craig Federighi told an iPad fan that his dream of an unobtrusive Siri interface could happen, but not this year.

Stop Your iPhone Videos From Turning Into A Blurry Mess On Android Phones

The green bubble of death.

Apple Says It's Fixing Bug In Walkie Talkie App

Apple says it’s fixing a security flaw affecting the Walkie Talkie app on Apple Watch.

12 Little- Known Apple Watch Features You Should Start Using

Some of the apple watch’s best features and most useful controls are not obvious to the casual user

Google's Next-Gen Assistant Blows Past Siri With 10x Speeds And Deeper Awareness Of Your Life

It knows what you did last summer, and that’s a good thing.

Bigger Macbook Pro Everyone's Waiting For Might Be Priced More Like A Desktop Than A Laptop

Get ready for a sky-high price tag for the first new MacBook Pro in years.

3 Products That Would Be Hits For Apple If The Company Made Them

Like any big company, Apple needs to make choices about where to puts its resources. But some product gaps are going unserved.

Acer Predator Triton 500: This Thin And Light Laptop Even Has Geforce RTX

It’s worth a look with its GeForce RTX 2060 and svelte body.

Acer Chromebook 514: A Standout Choice

The Acer Chromebook 514 is an upscale Chromebook with a 14-inch screen. Priced higher than the Acer Chromebook 14, a fan fave and PCMag Editors’ Choice winner, it brings to the table improved portability, a sleek aluminum design, and the option for touch-input tech.

5 Signs That You Need To Replace Your iPhone

Don’t know when to say goodbye to your current iPhone and get a newer one? Maybe we can give you the nudge you need.

Myths And Risks In App That Gives You Peek Into Older Self

Is a peek into the future worth your privacy in the present? That concern was pushed to the spotlight this week with the resurgence of a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to transform your current face into your younger and older selves.

Origin PC Millennium

An overabundance of drive bays, customization options, and general beastliness